The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is releasing its first fall foliage report of the year. Experts are optimistic that this fall will bring vibrant colors from the Ke... Read more

Applications are now being accepted for federal loans that encourage families to purchase farms. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has reserved funding specifically for loans that will go towar... Read more

Pennsylvania’s rainy day fund continues to grow. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity says another $2.1 billion has been infused into the fund that is designed to help the state in a future economi... Read more

Crews were on the scene of a two vehicle accident this morning on Route 19 in Jackson Township. This happened in the southbound lane around 5:20 a.m., a little over a mile south of Zelienopl... Read more

Zelienople police are searching for a missing man who owns an area business. 54-year-old Tod DiMinno, who owns the Harmony Emporium, was last seen in the Harmony Borough this past Wednesday.... Read more

No one was injured in a weekend crash in Muddy Creek Township. The one vehicle accident happened Saturday around 5 p.m. on Route 19 northbound. Police say 31-year-old Travis Miller of Fombel... Read more

Monday marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week and the Grapevine Center will be honoring some of their members that passed away earlier this year. The annual Remembrance Rally a... Read more

Cranberry Township has filled the vacancy on their board of supervisors. Karen Newpol was appointed to the board to serve the remainder of former supervisor Dick Hadley, who passed away earl... Read more

Butler County Community College has named a longtime member of their team as the dean of their largest academic division. Sherri Mack was named as the full-time Dean of Business last week. M... Read more

Legislation put forward by a local lawmaker to change the parole process for violent offenders in Pennsylvania will not become law. Republican State Representative Aaron Bernstine’s House Bi... Read more

PennDOT will be revealing plans for a Worth Township bridge project in a virtual presentation Monday. The Kelly Bridge project involves the replacement of structure carrying Taggart Road ove... Read more

The Butler Fall Festival is now canceled for Saturday. Organizers say that “due to inclement weather predicted…the Fall Festival committee has decided to cancel the festival.” The event was... Read more

Police are investigating a burglary at a golf course in Mercer County. State police say someone broke into the maintenance garage at the Grove City Country Club late last month and stole two... Read more

A local toy store is inviting residents to join in a party to celebrate their 17th anniversary. Playthings Etc will mark 17 years on Saturday with a birthday party featuring 17 flavors of ca... Read more

Area residents are invited out to Moraine State Park this weekend to enjoy the great outdoors. On Saturday park staff will lead participants on a nearly four mile hike on moderately difficul... Read more

Fans of German Food and Polka music are invited to attend an event for all ages in Cabot this weekend. Concordia Lutheran Ministries is hosting their annual Oktoberfest on Saturday from 4 to... Read more

Those looking to enjoy a fall day with a good book are invited to take advantage of some good deals at a local book sale. The Friends of the Butler Library will open a used book sale from 9... Read more

A local environmental education group is presenting a program about renewable energy this weekend at Alameda Park. Marcellus Outreach Butler will host speaker Ben Hunkler for a talk titled “... Read more

Local residents learned more about the potential sale of the Butler Area Sewer Authority at two Butler Township meetings Thursday. Employees of PA American Water were joined by Butler Townsh... Read more

According to a new poll, the race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania is getting closer. A Franklin and Marshall College poll released this week shows that Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz has closed th... Read more